Diversity Nursing

MARCH 7, 2025

Remote utilization review Nurses and claims analysts ensure healthcare services are appropriately provided and documented, reducing fraud and improving efficiency. Legal Nurse consultants assist attorneys by reviewing medical records for malpractice cases, while healthcare consultants help improve clinical workflows and policies.

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Nurse Practitioners in Business

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Use a secure, HIPAA-compliant shredding service for paper documents and hard drives containing patient files. Malpractice Insurance & Professional License: Notify your state licensing board of your upcoming office closure. Contact your malpractice insurance to notify them of the practice closure.

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American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Patient safety is paramount, and yet, despite best efforts, medical malpractice incidents can lead to potential legal repercussions. This article aims to educate Delaware nurses about the elements of medical malpractice. This article aims to educate Delaware nurses about the elements of medical malpractice.

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Diversity Nursing

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Medical Malpractice Medical Malpractice is when a Nurse fails to provide patient care that meets the established standards of the Nursing profession, which results in patient compromise or harm. Malpractice has severe legal and professional consequences and can ultimately result in the revocation of your Nursing licensure.

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American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

What nurses need to know about metadata, documentation, and legal liability Metadata analysis of information in a patient’s electronic health record (EHR) has the potential to provide valuable information to attorneys in the case of a lawsuit. Avoid documentation gaps. Don’t copy and paste text from one patient’s EHR to another.

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Daily Nurse

APRIL 17, 2023

According to a representative from the HHS Office of the Inspector General, about 2,800 people — or 37 percent of those who bought fake documents — passed the test. However, attorneys representing nurses now linked to the scheme said that not all students attending those Florida nursing schools purchased fraudulent documents.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Nurse practitioner malpractice data can be used to inform and address areas of clinical improvement as well as help to improve the quality of care and patient safety. Malpractice claim costs are on the rise. The average total incurred amount of a nurse practitioner malpractice claim has increased to $332,137 – a jump of more than 10.5%

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Nurse.com

APRIL 18, 2023

According to the American Nurses Association (ANA), clear and accurate documentation is essential for safe, quality, evidence-based nursing practice. This applies across settings, for registered and advanced practice nurses alike, according to ANA’s Principles for Nursing Documentation Guidance for Registered Nurses.

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Every Nurse

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

They may be involved in medical malpractice cases, personal injury lawsuits, or workers’ compensation claims, providing valuable insights that help bridge the gap between medical and legal professionals. Legal nurse consultants review medical records, offer expert opinions, and assist attorneys in medical-related cases.

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IntelyCare

MARCH 5, 2024

The nurse staffing app involved in the case alleged that all of the CNAs it placed in facilities were provided with a document asserting that they were independent contractors “regardless of their actual work conditions.” A: As with most situations that involve the law, the first step is to document important events or situations.

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Relias

AUGUST 12, 2023

For health centers, it is imperative to conduct risk management activities to prevent harm to patients and reduce medical malpractice claims. In the case of FQHCs, they have the opportunity to obtain medical malpractice coverage under the Federal Tort Claims Act.

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Board Vitals - Nursing

MAY 26, 2019

Misrepresentation of Your Work It’s another name for falsifying documentation and in 100% of the cases it is indefensible. Remember, one false documentation is one too many and could result in loss of your job. Causing Harm to Patients Malpractice is a serious offense.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Shelise Valentine, RNC, MSN, C-EFM, CPPS, CPHRM, is the Director of Clinical Education, Healthcare Risk Advisors, part of TDC Group and chairs nursing, co-chairs obstetric and simulation initiatives, and directs risk management and obstetric education for insured hospital clients to improve patient safety and reduce malpractice risk.

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IntelyCare

MAY 24, 2023

Facilities can be found at fault for using 1099 labor to fill their staffing gaps during an audit for a variety of reasons, and therefore face a number of risks, including: Patient sub-standard care malpractice claims Increased co-employment risk related to overtime pay owed Tax and claim exposure related to unpaid payroll taxes And more.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

JUNE 28, 2022

The other petitioner, Dr. Kahn, was accused of having sold controlled substances in exchange for cash and, at times, firearms, occasionally without performing an exam and, instead, documenting the encounters with falsified notes.

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Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

JANUARY 3, 2022

RVUs account for three things: 1) expenses to the practice, 2) the actual work being performed by the provider, and 3) the cost of malpractice (the smallest component). RVUs or Relative Value Units are part of the formula Medicare uses to quantify the complexity of work and expense a practice generates seeing patients.

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Nurse Practitioners in Business

JANUARY 9, 2025

However, compared to the general partnership, the LLP offers liability protection for all partners, meaning that individual partners are not personally liable for the malpractice or negligence of other partners. Please verify the information in the document before making decisions based on it.

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Nurse Practitioners in Business

APRIL 17, 2025

A professional will is an important, but often overlooked, document. Such a document is especially critical for independent and solo practitioners in practices where no formal succession plan may exist. The document may also provide instructions on how to dissolve the business or continue its operations.

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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 24, 2025

Nurses must: Administer medications as prescribed Monitor for side effects Document properly Report any errors promptly Healthcare providers must also ensure their nurses are licensed and aware of their states regulations. If a patient refuses, the nurse must respect that choice, document it, and inform the physician.

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Nurse.com

APRIL 27, 2022

Many of my blogs have focused on nursing documentation and nurse expert testimony when malpractice is alleged against a nurse defendant. In the following malpractice case, an RN juror’s conduct during jury deliberations became the focus of an appellate court determination for a new trial. Details Leading up to Malpractice Case.

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Nurse Code

JULY 2, 2022

It’s crucial to work and gain experience as an RN because Legal Nurse Consultants are required to have a solid background in Clinical Nursing since most healthcare legal cases are based on medical malpractice. Attention to Details Attention to detail is crucial, as LNCs are usually required to review different documents.

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Nurse.com

APRIL 23, 2023

According to an analysis of more than 4,600 events that led to malpractice suits from 2018 to 2021, nurses were involved in 18% of the suits. Document everything One vital strategy nurses can leverage to protect themselves is through detailed documentation. Despite her efforts, she reportedly received little help.

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Celayix

APRIL 9, 2024

According to research by medical safety experts at CRICO Strategies , 7,000 of 23,000 medical malpractice lawsuits could be attributed to communication failures. The impact of poor communication on healthcare agencies As we mentioned above, 7,000 medical malpractice suits of 23,000 investigated could be attributed to communication failures.

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Post University

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Legal Nurse Consultant: Bridging Healthcare and Law Legal nurse consultants bring clinical expertise to complex civil and criminal cases, often acting as expert witnesses during medical malpractice trials or in other situations that call for targeted insights. Many find work with law firms or insurance companies.

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Relias

MAY 13, 2024

Proactive risk management for shoulder dystocia claims through thorough documentation is one of the best forms of protection to minimize liability. Implementing a comprehensive checklist for shoulder dystocia documentation can help protect medical personnel from litigation. What should be documented?

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Scrubs

JULY 23, 2023

Sarcastikitty I worked at a law firm that did medical malpractice cases and they had a few Nurse Paralegals that helped with the work. – capwalton Try CDI: clinical documentation integrity specialist. Makes around $80/hr and loves it. They didn’t require legal experience, just nursing experience and a willingness to learn.

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

These cases include medical malpractice, personal injury and long-term care litigation. Their responsibilities align with those of nurses who work in hospitals or care centers, as they offer medical attention to patients, complete health assessments, administer medication and document patient’s medical history.

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Relias

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Maternal mortality rates have been documented extensively. One successful approach is a Labor and Delivery Best Practices program initiated in 2008 by a New York City collaborative of hospitals to reduce medical malpractice claims. Data is available from U.S.

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American Nurse

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The SCALE document proposes that the skin isn’t impervious to dysfunction at the end of life and may include varying degrees of skin and tissue damage, including pressure injuries. Pressure injuries represent the lion’s share of medical malpractice litigation. The result can include large and unusual presentations of skin failure.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Courts increasingly recognize NPs as independent providers, which affects how liability is assigned in medical malpractice cases. The report also found that the distribution of malpractice claims against NPs involving diagnosis-related allegations rose from 32.8% of claims in 2017 to 37.1% to 35.3% (CNA & NSO, 2022).

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Registered Nursing

APRIL 17, 2025

As an RN expert witness, you can apply your healthcare insights to help attorneys, judges, and juries understand complex medical issues in cases ranging from medical malpractice to personal injury claims. Focus on facts, standards, and documentation rather than making it personal.

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